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XTM 550L

1972 Rover 2000

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,954 mi
Last recorded19,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Rover 200057,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTM 550L
MakeRover
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 19,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,590 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 19,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,745 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,288 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 18,288 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 18,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,998 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 17,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,546 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,762 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Rover 2000?

Based on 3,467 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
parking brake recording little or no effort 75
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 75
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XTM 550L is a 1972 Rover 2000 in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1972 Rover 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,767 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 2000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XTM 550L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTM 550L?

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What year was XTM 550L registered?

XTM 550L is a 1972 Rover 2000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XTM 550L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTM 550L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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